West University Library is going to the dogs! Join us the first Saturday of every month for our program designed to help reluctant or shy readers gain confidence, with the help of some very good dogs. Paws for Therapy will provide trained therapy dogs, ready to help your child practice their reading! Each participant will get 15 minutes to read a book of their choice to a friendly, non-judgemental dog. It’s guaranteed to be a doggone good time.
Elementary
Tommy Terrific is bringing his Wacky Magic show to West University! Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show is a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy coupled with sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. The show features Tommy as a big kid who shows up at your event to watch his Uncle Fumpernutter perform a magic show. When no one can find Uncle Fumpernutter, Tommy takes over! Unfortunately, Tommy has never done magic before, so he enlists the kids’ help following the instructions in the huge Magician’s Handbook.
Artsy Fartsy is our monthly arts and crafts even for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30pm to create your own masterpiece! All supplies will be provided.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Calling all budding scientists, builders, artists, and all-around know-it-alls! STEAM Team is our monthly STEAM event for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30 pm to do some science and learn about something cool, weird, or just plain amazing.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Magician John O’Bryant is coming back to West University Branch Library! His NEW Summer Reading Magic Show for 2025 is filled with amazing magic, hilarious comedy, audience participation, and more incredible surprises!
John’s high-energy shows have made him a crowd favorite at libraries across Texas and he’s been a regular featured act at SeaWorld Adventure Parks. Join us, and be part of the excitement at the library!
Artsy Fartsy is our monthly arts and crafts even for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30pm to create your own masterpiece! All supplies will be provided.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Calling all budding scientists, builders, artists, and all-around know-it-alls! STEAM Team is our monthly STEAM event for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30 pm to do some science and learn about something cool, weird, or just plain amazing.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Artsy Fartsy is our monthly arts and crafts even for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30pm to create your own masterpiece! All supplies will be provided.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Calling all budding scientists, builders, artists, and all-around know-it-alls! STEAM Team is our monthly STEAM event for kids ages 6-12. Join us at 3:30 pm to do some science and learn about something cool, weird, or just plain amazing.
Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can get a head count -- we want to have enough materials for everyone who wants to join in on the fun! Weather permitting, this program will be outside.
Express Children's Theatre presents An Art Class for Kids With Frida Kahlo, commissioned by Rothko Chapel.
Thanks to a time-bending twist, the iconic artist Frida Kahlo will travel from 1940s Mexico to lead an art class for Houston families! Materials will include crayons and colored pencils and everyone will get a chance to make self-portraits and learn about Frida in the process. Great for all ages!